Education
He studied theology at Geneva to 1604, presenting a dissertation on justification.
He studied theology at Geneva to 1604, presenting a dissertation on justification.
He then moved on to the University of Leiden, and took part in the series of debates on predestination and justification between Arminius and Gomarus. Cottière became a pastor at Pringé in 1607. He was minister at Tours from 1617 to 1656.
They had eight children.
A son Isaac also went into the church.